Benefit Plan Associate

BeneSys, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

15 days of Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Referral bonus for successful full-time referrals

Job summary

BeneSys, Inc. is looking for a motivated Benefit Plan Associate in Troy, MI. This role involves assisting in the administration of employee benefit plans, preparing meeting materials, and ensuring compliance with procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and a college education or relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to write minutes and communications effectively.
• Experience in healthcare benefits and pension administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plan Manager with administration of employee benefit plans.
• Maintain and prepare meeting materials.
• Review and process correspondence and invoices.
• Ensure client-specific procedures are enforced.
• Assist with benefit studies and government filings.
• Analyze monthly financial statements.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Grammar skills

Education

College education or related work experience

Job description

Position: Benefit Plan Associate (Troy, MI)

Location: Troy, MI

Job Id: 2534

# of Openings: 4

Summary - An expanding Third-Party Administrator is seeking a motivated, hardworking, and highly organized professional with extensive experience in healthcare benefits and/or pension administration and administrative procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting the Plan Manager in the administration of various employee benefit plans
• Maintaining and preparing materials for meetings, including minute writing
• Reviewing and processing all correspondence and invoices
• Ensuring that client-specific procedures are routinely practiced and enforced
• Assisting in obtaining the data necessary for benefit studies, annual audits, and timely submission of required government filings
• Exercising discretion in all matters relating to administration of the benefit plans and management of internal relationships
• Reviewing and analyzing monthly financial statements
• Interpreting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other governing documents
• Interacting with trustees, plan professionals, contributing employers and participants
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

Required Qualifications

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, problem solving, organizational and grammar skills.
• Ability to write minutes, communications, notifications, etc.

Education and/or Experience – College education or prior related work experience preferred.

Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret the eligibility rules as outlined in the Summary Plan Description (SPD), user manuals for online services, department rules and procedures manual and COBRA Compliance manual. Ability to speak clearly and effectively explain to members, dependents, providers, and union officials the month-to-month eligibility for coverage.

Reasoning Ability – Must be capable of thoroughly analyzing vendor invoices and all month-end reports. Find discrepancies in member eligibility; make necessary corrections based on department procedures, Plan rules and analysis of member eligibility.

Work Environment – Fast paced department. Most work is done independently. Must be able to multi-task. Must be detail oriented.

Work Schedule – Full time. Monday – Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm. Required in office (no at-home days).

Competitive Benefits and Compensation Package

• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pro-rated during first year of employment
  • 15 days of PTO provided in the next calendar year
• Up to 20 paid jury leave days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with option for dependent coverage
• Company‑paid basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Referral bonus for all successful full‑time referrals
• Annual opportunities for increases

  Pay – The pay range for this position is $45,000–$55,000 per year. Actual salary is dependent on skills, experience, education, and other business factors.

  ADA & EEO – Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified individuals with disabilities are able to complete the application process and, if hired, fulfill the essential functions of their job.